As the Kennedy Family Swings Behind Biden Against RFK Jr., the Roosevelts Offer Something to Which To Aspire

Theodore Roosevelt’s son, Ted, sparred with FDR over the Rough Rider legacy, and therein lies a tale.

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Kerry Kennedy, second right, hugs President Biden at a campaign event, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Philadelphia. Pictured from left are members of the Kennedy family Maxwell Kennedy Sr., Joe Kennedy III, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and Christopher Kennedy. AP/Alex Brandon

Relatives of the independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are rallying behind his Democratic opponent, President Biden. The political dynasty’s divide mirrors that of the Roosevelt family 100 years ago, a schism that provides hope that whichever side emerges victorious, America wins.

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